Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Location: Middleburg Heights, OH
Position Type: Full-Time (Monday – Friday) | No Evenings or Weekends
Hiring Timeline: Position Available Immediately
Practice Type: Private Practice (Non-DSO)
About Our Practice
For over 40 years, Middleburg Heights Family Dentistry has stood as the premier private family dental practice on the West Side of Cleveland. As one of the largest privately owned, non-DSO practices in Northeast Ohio, we offer the stability, technology, and robust benefits of a top-tier dental center while treating every team member like family.
Our longevity is proven by our team: many of our doctors, hygienists, and assistants have been with us for 10+ years. We operate under a "team within a team" model—pairing dedicated, reliable assistants directly with doctors to build seamless clinical rhythms. We emphasize daily morning team huddles, structured organization, and regular off-site team outings to keep our practice collaborative, highly functional, and enjoyable every single day.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Outstanding Compensation: Premium hourly rate commensurate with your experience and clinical skill.
- Health & Financial Security: Medical Insurance available and 401(k) retirement plan.
- Bonus Pay Opportunities: Earn extra incentives through practice performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package plus all major holidays off.
- Uniform Allowance: Annual stipend provided for scrubs and clinical gear.
- Ideal Work-Life Balance: Full-time Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends.
- Supportive Clinical Pairing: Dedicated doctor-assistant assignments so you always work alongside a familiar, reliable partner.
- Strong Team Culture: Structured daily morning huddles to align the day, paired with fun team outings throughout the year.
- Private Practice Freedom: Enjoy the patient-first culture of an established, doctor-led private practice without corporate DSO metrics or mandates.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality restorative placement (amalgam and composite restorations), sealants, and contouring under direct doctor supervision.
- Provide dynamic, skilled four-handed chairside assistance during complex restorative and surgical procedures.
- Take high-quality digital radiographs, intraoral photos, and digital impressions.
- Educate patients on post-operative care, treatment plans, and oral health maintenance with a compassionate chairside manner.
- Collaborate closely with your assigned doctor and clinical team during morning huddles to optimize daily patient flow and operatory setup.
- Maintain complete compliance with sterilization, OSHA, and infection control standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Current Ohio Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Board Certification.
- Active Ohio Dental Radiography (X-ray) License.
- Active CPR/BLS certification.
- Proven experience in restorative placing and finishing with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, reliability, and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
How to Apply
We are looking to fill this immediate opening with the right superstar! Please submit your updated resume along with your current contact phone number to schedule an initial interview.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- EFDA Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
